Through the leadership of Osceola County, our community is participating in Connect Michigan’s “Connected Community” program. This project will assess the current status of broadband access, adoption, and use in our area so we can develop a Broadband Technology Action Plan to improve the quality of life and economic potential across Osceola County and the region.

Your answers to the following questions are critical and will be combined with others to identify the current need for improved Internet access and support in our community. This information will then be used to develop the most effective action plans with local broadband providers and other contributing organizations to improve technology and internet service and support in our community.

Several surveys have been developed that are designed to capture data from the many sectors of our community. Please examine the survey descriptions below and choose the survey that best fits your role in our community. You may find, however, that you fit the description of multiple surveys. For example, you are a resident and also operate a small business. Or, you are a resident and you are the IT director of a local elementary school. If you find yourself fitting more than one description, please complete the appropriate surveys from each of your perspectives. Please only complete those surveys that best fit your role(s) in the community.

The survey does request personal information, but rest assured that your information is confidential, and you have the option not to answer any question that might be used to identify you. We take your privacy very seriously. Your information will not be sold, traded, or otherwise transferred to outside parties without your consent. The information you provide will be added to our database and will only be used for educational and research purposes that will help improve broadband availability, access, and use in your area.